The Human Edge: The Board's Role in Leadership and Workforce Resilience

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking event designed exclusively for board directors and senior executives. "The Human Edge" delves into the pivotal role that boards play in driving seamless leadership transitions, fostering workforce resilience, and unlocking the potential of people to shape the future of their organizations.

From actionable succession planning strategies to navigating the complexities of human-centric leadership in an age of automation and change, this event offers insights, tools, and strategies you can immediately implement in your governance and organizational practices.

Morning Session: Ensuring Seamless Leadership Transitions

Leadership transitions are critical moments for any organization, and the board plays a crucial role in ensuring success.

 

Tony Case and Katherine Risley from KBRS will lead this interactive session that will provide:

· Steps to Build a Robust Succession Plan: From identifying high-potential employees to preparing for leadership gaps.

 

· Insights for Effective Search Processes: Key considerations to guide executive recruitment.

 

· Perspective Beyond Orientation: Transformative onboarding strategies that set up leaders for long-term success.

 

· Format: Presentation, interactive tabletop exercises, and a live Q&A for practical application.

 

Luncheon Speaker: Karen Adams, ICD.D, CEO, Workers’ Compensation Board, Nova Scotia

Topic: Leveraging the Multiplier Effect for High Performance

Afternoon Session: From Risk to Reward: Unleashing the Power of Your People

Featuring Gord Frost, Mercer’s Global Rewards Solution Leader, and Lori Park, Atlantic Canada Business Leader, this keynote explores how organizations can:

• Harness the potential of their people to thrive in an age of AI and automation.

• Anchor practices to trust and equity to foster inclusion and belonging.

• Build resilient cultures that are risk-aware and prepared for change.

• Drive organizational agility and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

• Takeaways:

• Gain actionable strategies for mitigating people-related risks, fostering innovation, and creating thriving organizations built on strong leadership and workforce resilience.

Why Attend?

• Learn cutting-edge strategies for succession planning and leadership development that ensure organizational stability and success.

• Discover how to harness the power of workforce resilience to adapt and excel in times of uncertainty.

• Network with peers from the board and C-suite community, exchanging ideas and building connections.

• Leave with practical insights and tools that can be directly applied to enhance governance and strategic decision-making.

Who Should Attend?

Board Directors: Gain deeper insight into the board’s role in leadership transitions and workforce strategy.

• C-Suite Executives: Learn how to work effectively with your board to drive leadership excellence and build resilient organizations.

• Senior Decision-Makers: Equip yourself with the knowledge to manage change, foster innovation, and mitigate risks through people-centric strategies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to redefine leadership excellence in your organization. Seating is limited—secure your spot today!

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